Sir,

Several Vessels being nearly ready to sail for the foreign West Indies agreeable to the Resolutions of Congress, on the Account of this Province, our Convention sent two Gentlemen Express to Williamsburg and Hampton, to gain Intelligence of the Situation of Affairs in Virginia; they have just returned, and the inclosed Copies will inform of the Strength of Lord Dunmore and his present Situation and Circumstances. Our Convention think it imprudent to hazard the probable. Seizure of their Vessels and Cargoes by the numerous Tenders & cutters employed to make Captures; but the Loss of Property to this Province from such an Incident appears to them trivial when compared to the Consequences in the Relief of a distressed Enemy. Therefore the Sailing of the Vessels is suspended, and the Convention request the Orders of Congress, if not incompatible with any destined Service, that the Hornet and Wasp said now to be ready, may convoy the Vessels through the Capes; it is apprehended they will be an Overmatch for Stewart's Sloop or any of the Tenders. Our Convention likewise submit to the Consideration of Congress whether it may not be less dangerous and more for the general Service that the Hornet and Wasp should push to Delaware then return again up this Bay. The Convention are very desirous of a speedy Answer. I am, Sir [&c.]